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Our client is currently seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a contract basis. This position involves providing Local Implementation Plan Update support to the Infrastructure Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of an updated Local Implementation Plan, incorporating the city's future investment aspirations into supporting documents for the Greater Manchester 2040 Transport Strategy.
- Work within the Infrastructure Team and collaboratively with other departments such as Highways, Landscape, Street Lighting, Property, Development, Investment and Maintenance teams, and relevant external stakeholders.
- Update existing Local Implementation Plan documents, aligning them with wider transport strategy context and Infrastructure Pipeline and corporate plan aspirations.
- Develop prospectus documents to support funding bids for project delivery, focusing on a TAG compliant and Greater Manchester CRSTS governance and business case route.
- Compile high-level project cost estimates and maintain records to support continued updates to the Infrastructure Programme.
- Prepare briefings for leadership team alongside Infrastructure colleagues.
- Engage with and brief members and stakeholders in collaboration with Infrastructure colleagues.
Job Requirements:
- Strong expertise in transport planning and an understanding of transportation strategies.
- Experience in developing implementation plans and securing funding for transport projects.
- Familiarity with Local Implementation Plans and regional transport strategies.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with various stakeholders and preparing briefings.
- Strong project management abilities, including estimating costs and maintaining programme updates.
If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking for an exciting contract opportunity to make a significant impact on the transport infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.
